Radio-Coteau California Wine

Burgundy has proven that quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can be grown in the same soil, Corton hill being the classic example. Wines from this special place inspired our decision to make Chardonnay from the Savoy Vineyard, whose soil and climate are also ideal for both Burgundian varietals. Our fourth bottling is approximately equal parts Wente and Prosser clones, and overall production is down fifty-percent due to very low yields. The Prosser fruit adds the tropical elements, while Wente pairs with minerality and structure.

Naturally fermented in barrel, aged sur lie, and bottled unfiltered. Light golden in hue, aromatically diverse with a core minerality and tropical essence, bright entry with mid-palette richness lingering through the structured finish. Drinking well now, but will cellar through at least 2014.

218 cases produced. $48 per bottle.
RELEASE DATE: March 2010

Savoy Chardonnay GROWER:
Richard Savoy
APPELLATION:
Anderson Valley, Mendocino
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
Northwest of Philo
VARIETAL:
Chardonnay
SELECTION:
Prosser and Wente
VINEYARD AGE:
Planted in 1991
SOIL TYPE:
Recent terrace deposits with river gravel
HARVEST DATE:
October 2nd and October 11th
PRODUCTION:
218 Cases
UNFILTERED

STEVEN TANZER'S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR, May/June 2010
91 points
“Light gold. Spicy citrus and orchard fruits on the nose, with notes of anise and smoky minerals adding complexity. Fleshy but focused pear and lemongrass flavors are deepened by a note of bitter pear skin and repeat the smoky note. The finish is smooth, focused and very persistent. This is more open-knit and weighty than previous vintages have been at this stage of their lives. ”— Josh Raynolds

THE WINE ADVOCATE #187, February 2010
(90-92) points
“Still in barrel, the 2008 Chardonnay Savoy exhibits more concentration and thickness as well as a similar minerality, honeysuckle, and citrus blossom notes presented in a bolder, richer style than the 2007. It should drink well for 1-3 years. ”
— Robert Parker

i-winereview March 2010
barrel sample
“The Savoy Chardonnay is barrel fermented in 40% new oak with native yeasts and aged sur lie for about 12 months. Yellow gold in color, it reveals ripe aromas of tropical fruit and minerals with a creamy mouth feel, excellent acidity and a long finish. We are looking forward to tasting this wine in bottle. ” —M. Potashnik and D. Winkler

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